glycoside

[US]/ˈɡlaɪ.kə.saɪd/
[UK]/ˈɡlaɪ.kə.saɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of compound formed from a sugar and another substance; glycoside, a sugar derivative; glycoside; a class of compounds that includes sugars
Word Forms
Pluralglycosides

Phrases & Collocations

glycoside bond

glycoside synthesis

glycoside analysis

glycoside structure

glycoside metabolism

glycoside activity

glycoside derivatives

glycoside compounds

glycoside properties

glycoside isolation

Example Sentences

glycosides are important in plant chemistry.

many glycosides have medicinal properties.

researchers are studying glycoside metabolism.

glycosides can enhance the flavor of food.

some glycosides are used as sweeteners.

glycoside structures can vary widely.

glycosides are derived from sugars and aglycones.

some plants produce toxic glycosides.

glycosides play a role in plant defense mechanisms.

understanding glycoside interactions is crucial for pharmacology.

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